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Plozasiran Reduces Triglyceride Levels in Mixed Hyperlipidemia

MONDAY, June 3, 2024 – For individuals with mixed hyperlipidemia, plozasiran reduces triglyceride levels at 24 weeks, according to a study published online May 28 in the New England Journal of...

Telehealth Effective for Nutrition Therapy in Patients With Hyperlipidemia

TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 – Telehealth may be an effective means to increase access to medical nutrition therapy for patients with hyperlipidemia, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in...

Lipid-Lowering Drugs Save Lives, but Use Decreasing

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – Lipid-lowering drugs for primary prevention are associated with a significant survival benefit, but use has decreased over time, according to a study published online Nov. 16...

Last 20 Years Saw Reduction in Prevalence of Elevated LDL Cholesterol

THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – From 1999-2000 to 2017-2020, there was a reduction in the prevalence of elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), although a considerable proportion are still...

Many Heart Attack, Stroke Survivors Do Not Know Their Cholesterol Levels

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 – Nearly half of heart attack and stroke survivors are unaware of their low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, according to a survey released online by the...

Drop in LDL Cholesterol Greater With Low-, Moderate-Intensity Statins for Seniors

TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 – For older versus younger adults, low- to moderate-intensity statins are associated with a greater reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), according to a...

Statins' Effectiveness May Rise With Patient Age: Study

TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 – Elderly adults who start on a statin may see an even bigger drop in their "bad" cholesterol levels than their younger counterparts do, a new study suggests. The study, of...

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